Castroville, California vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 49.3% more expensive than Castroville, California.

You would need a salary of $74,652 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Castroville, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Castroville, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Castroville, California
Castroville, CA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Castroville, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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